2020 Theme:

That all may see Jesus.

VOL. 30 NO. 15 April 15 , 2020

From Tim…

A LIVING HOPE FROM THE RESURRECTION – Sunday wasn’t our usual Easter holiday, but I hope we were strengthened from our time of worship before God’s throne. We studied Christ’s resurrection in Luke 24, reminding ourselves of the great hope that comes from Christ overcoming death itself. Because of Him, we have a living hope (1 Pet. 1:3) for our eternal salvation, for our future, and for our world.

Let’s live in the strength of that hope! KEEP PRAYING! What a great time to deepen our prayer life! Let’s be asking God’s guidance on our world situation, and let’s be praying for each other.

We have prayer list updates inside this weekly bulletin, and a more comprehensive prayer list each Friday that comes out in email, on the website, and we also put copies in the cart outside the building for you to pick up.

Times like these remind us that we aren’t in control of the world; let’s draw as close as possible to the God who is. OUTLINES FOR THE LIVESTREAM – I hope everyone is getting the order of worship and outlines for our Sunday livestreams. We send them out with Friday’s email, and we also post them on the website and send the link out on Facebook and Twitter. They are also available to pick up in the cart outside the Mother’s-Day-Out door. DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP? – Please let us know if you or someone you know needs help in any way. We are a Christian family and we are here for each other! We have our food pantry and clothes closet. We have people signed up and ready to pick up groceries or medicine. We can help in whatev-er ways are needed.

Be a light of encouragement this week! See you tonight at 7pm on the livestream, and again Sunday morning at 10am, ready to worship…

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Maria Vicente: Baptized Into Christ!

We are excited for Maria, who was baptized into Christ last Thursday night after several months of studying about the Christian commitment. Maria is in 9th grade, the oldest daughter of Matias and Alicia Juan. Be praying for Maria as she begins her walk with Christ, and let’s encourage her in any way we can! Maria Vicente, 1493 Duke Road, Memphis, TN 38122

• Diane Cox: mother of Stephanie Shores, is in poor health and prayers have been requested for her and her husband, Don. Cards can be mailed to 225 Links View , Oakland, TN 38060

• Jim Adams: father of Sherry Jackson, has been hospitalized and being treated for pneumonia. They are still trying to find out what is causing his falls.

• Becky Hogue: mother of Angie Palazola, a former member, cancer has returned for the 3rd time. Angie is staying with her as she is going through treatments. Becky’s address is: P. O. Box 1144, Pocahontas, AR 72455-1144.

• Lisa Howard: cousin of Angie Palazola has stage 4 cancer of the thyroid and lymph nodes. She will begin chemo on the 21st. She is living with Angie’s uncle Johnny Palazola who is suffering from prostate cancer. Cards of encouragement may be sent to: 7848 Wentworth Drive, Memphis, TN 38125-3251.

• Marvin Mann: was not able to get his treatment. They put him on steroids to help clear up the pneumonia. He returns for a follow-up in 2 weeks.

• Mary Ann Mescher, mother-in-law of Melissa Mescher has had a great weekend. She has been moved to a rehab facility in Omaha. She progressing well.

• Charity Murphy: wife of Tim, began chemo on Monday.

• Brian Olive: will continue his current chemo treatments and possibly add a new chemo next Monday, if insurance approves it.

• Robert Scott: is taking chemo at home. Possible stem cell transplant put on hold until after the virus out-break settles down.

• Don Williams: with some change in taking his medications, he is now able to tolerate dialysis better, although it still drains him.

• Jennifer Williams: is receiving weekly chemo treatments for breast cancer.

Tornados once again hit Tennessee this week. Causing loss of life, destroying homes and severely damaging others. Please remember all those affected especially:

• Caleb, Elly and Christopher Montague (cousins of Kyle (Peak) Burrow and Chris Peak.) They lost their home in Chattanooga

• Also Kelli Boitnott and her husband Justin (sister of Matthew Higginbotham) Their home had severe structural damage and cars were also damaged. They live in Chattanooga.

Prayer Requests

Read through the Bible in 2020

April 15 Judges 19; 20; 21 and Mark 8:27-38; 9:1-13

April 16: Ruth: 1;2; 3; 4 and Mark 9:14-32

April 17: I Samuel 1; 2; 3 and Mark 9:33-50

April 18: I Samuel 4; 5; 6; 7 and Mark 10:1-31

April 19: I Samuel 8; 9; 10 and Mark 10:32-52

April 20: I Samuel 11; 12; 13 and Mark 11:1-26

April 21: I Samuel 14; 15 and Mark 11:27-33; 12:1-17

Welcome sweet baby, Hattie Mae Wilson.

She arrived April 11th at 8:28 AM. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz and was Her adoring parents are Chris and Haley Wilson. Her grandparents, Glenda Wilson and Jana Blount are

“over the moon” with her.

Deepest Sympathy to...

The family of Faye Cox who passed away April 12th (grandmother of Ragon Hobbs.) Cards can be mailed to Max Cox, 445 Gooch Store Road, Hornsby, TN 38044

The family of Karen Johnson Bateman (a friend of Brenda Amon.) Karen had been suffering from a rare brain disease and was able to come home from the hospital on Saturday (April 11th) and died unexpectedly at home on Sunday (April 12th) The family will have a private service this Friday and a memorial service at a later date.

The family of Elizabeth Caughron Montgomery (mother of Russ Caughron, former member.) Funeral services were held on Tuesday. There will be a Celebration of Life for her at a later date.

Wesley and Erika Hubbard

3448 Berretta Road, Bartlett, TN 38133 New

Address

OUR TEMPORARY WEEKLY SCHEDULE CONTINUES: (English and Spanish)

Remember to be part of our weekly schedule until we can resume meeting again: Sunday 9am – Everyone have your own personal time (or family time) of Bible study. We encourage everyone to be studying during this pre-worship time, and we hope that knowing our church family is also studying will encourage all of us. Sunday 10am – Sunday worship service livestream. Have your singing voice, your Bible, and your Lord’s Supper items ready, and worship with us at 10am Sunday mornings. (Spanish 10am worship on Facebook: Iglesia de Cristo Memphis.) Wednesday 7pm – Wednesday night devotional livestream. Join us for a midweek pause to share some thoughts from God’s word. (Spanish 7pm Bible class on Facebook: Iglesia de Cristo Memphis.)

SCHEDULE: WORKS SUPPORTED: Sunday Bible Study: 9 AM Voice of Truth International Sunday Worship: 10 AM & 5 Tennessee Children’s Home

Wednesday Bible Study 2 PM & 7 Potter Children’s Home PHONE : (901) 372-4449 Memphis School of Preaching FAX: (901) 377-3039 Focus Press/Brad Harrub/SPANISH: (901) 378-2294 Church of Mezhevaya, Ukraine

MINISTERS/Cell Numbers: Church in Pokrovsk, Ukraine Pulpit: Tim Alsup 901-201-1341 Church in Zimbabwe/Noah Gon-

Youth: Matthew Higginbotham Church in Costa Rica/Joaquin

865-274-3472 Gary Reaves Spanish Ministry in College/20’s: Aarek Farmer Church in Brazil/Randy Short 901-574-0192 Operation Ukraine/Columbus, Spanish: Moises Umana Church in San Luis Potosi, Mexi-

210-919-8151 Church in Honduras ELDERS: Apologetics Press Kenny Harris, Larry Jackson, Lynn HopeWorks Parrish, Mark Pledge, Don Hutson, Macon Road church of Christ Mickey Barker: Michael Williams Las Flores church of Christ, Peru Secretaries: Brenda Amon: office@greatoaks.org Pam

FACEBOOK: Iglesia de Christo Great Oaks WEBSITE: www.greatoaks.org

Great Oaks church of Christ Office Hours The office will be staffed from 9:00 am— 2:00 pm Monday—Friday. If you have any need; food, a ride to an appointment, prayer, please call the office 901-372-4449 and we will contact a person to help you.

FOR THE RECORD Week 2020 Avg. 2020 Goal

April 12, 2020

Contribution $24,167 $18,094 $18,000

Please remember the work of the church continues during this turbulent time in our world. While we are not congregating for our services please remember to give according as you have prospered. You can do it online via our webpage

www.greatoaks.org

Or if you prefer you can send your check to Great Oaks church of Christ, 3355 Brunswick Road, Memphis, TN 38133.

Reminder: We have placed a 3-drawer cart on the outside of the building in the alcove at the entrance to the 300 Wing (Mothers-Day-Out entrance). It will have the following items in it:

• Drawer 1) Lord’s supper supplies; We have bread in baggies, and cups for you to use your own 100% Grape Juice.

• Drawer 2) The current bulletin (published on Wednesdays)

• Drawer 3) Order of Worship and the Prayer/Sick List(published on Fridays.)

We are currently out of the communion bread and juice in one package. They are on order. We will let you know when they are available.

Services Livestreamed:

Youth Wednesday Night Meeting We plan to have a meeting with all the Youth Group Kids every Wednesday at 6pm over Zoom. You will be able to access this meeting using your internet browser or by downloading the Zoom app on your phone. The specific meeting code and password will be texted out before we begin. If you are not on Matthew’s text list, please let him know you would like to be added. Please encourage your children to join us!

Please contact Matthew Higginbotham if you have any questions.

Sunday Worship @ 10am, Wednesday Devo @ 7pm

1. Through our website on your computer: Click on “Watch Live” on the top menu.

2. Through our website on your phone: Click the 3 lines to open the menu. Click the ‘+’ beside “Media.” Click “Live Streaming.”

3. Through Facebook: Go to the Great Oaks Church of Christ Facebook page.

4. Through Youtube: Go to the Great Oaks Church of Christ YouTube channel.

5. Through the Great Oaks smartphone app: Get the app by downloading “My Church by Pushpay” and search for Great Oaks Church of Christ. When you open the app, click “Media” at the bottom. Click “Watch our Livestream.” Then click the triangle in the circle that says “Watch Live.”

6. Through your SmartTV or a streaming device (Roku, Firestick, AppleTV, etc): download the Boxcast app, and search for Great Oaks Church of Christ.

Our Spanish Services for Sunday morning worship @ 10 AM and Wednesday night devo @ 7 PM are also livestreamed on their FaceBook page: Iglesia de Cristo Memphis.